II 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4007 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 29, 2006 Mr. Domenici introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies to identify opportunities to increase the surface flows of the Rio Grande, Canadian, and Pecos Rivers in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the New Mexico Rivers Feasibility Studies Act of 2006.

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Rio Grande, Canadian, and Pecos Rivers Feasibility study

(a)

In general

The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation (referred to in this Act as the Secretary), in coordination with the State of New Mexico, shall, in accordance with this Act and any other applicable law, conduct feasibility studies to identify opportunities to increase the surface flows of the Rio Grande, Canadian, and Pecos Rivers in the State of New Mexico. (b)

Report

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes the results of the feasibility studies conducted under subsection (a). (c)

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this Act $3,000,000.